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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 349.42 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 349.42 and 207.56 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 349.42 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/349.42 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 349.42 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 72,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,525.62/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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