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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 350.05 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 350.05 and 207.73 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 350.05 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/350.05 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 350.05 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 72,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,715.89/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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