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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.31, 350.53 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.31, 350.53 and 201.76 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.31 : 350.53 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.31/350.53 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.31x = 350.53 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.31x = 70,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,721.55/254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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