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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 350.75 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 350.75 and 207.65 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 350.75 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/350.75 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 350.75 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 72,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,834.63/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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