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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 381.37 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 381.37 and 205.67 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 381.37 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/381.37 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 381.37 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 78,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,436.37/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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