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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 351.12 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 351.12 and 207.48 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 351.12 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/351.12 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 351.12 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 72,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,850.38/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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