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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 380.73 and 202.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 380.73 and 202.57 is: 303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 380.73 = 202.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/380.73 = 202.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 380.73 × 202.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 77,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,124.28/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.31

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