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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 380.91 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 380.91 and 205.92 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 380.91 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/380.91 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 380.91 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 78,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,436.99/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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