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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 350.88 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 350.88 and 205 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 350.88 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/350.88 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 350.88 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 71,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,930.40/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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