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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 381.05 and 210.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 381.05 and 210.95 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 381.05 = 210.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/381.05 = 210.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 381.05 × 210.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 80,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,381.44/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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