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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 380.16 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 380.16 and 205.56 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 380.16 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/380.16 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 380.16 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 78,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,145.69/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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