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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 381.96 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 381.96 and 206.64 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 381.96 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/381.96 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 381.96 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 78,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,928.21/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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