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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 381.58 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 381.58 and 210.63 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 381.58 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/381.58 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 381.58 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 80,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,373.10/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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