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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 350.55 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 350.55 and 207.60 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 350.55 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/350.55 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 350.55 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 72,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,774.18/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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