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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 381.68 and 208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 381.68 and 208.82 is: 313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 381.68 = 208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/381.68 = 208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 381.68 × 208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 79,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702.42/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.57

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