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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 380.56 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 380.56 and 202.90 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 380.56 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/380.56 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 380.56 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 77,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,215.62/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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