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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 381.27 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 381.27 and 213.54 is: 320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 381.27 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/381.27 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 381.27 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 81,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,415.77/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.32

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