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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 351.33 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 351.33 and 208.38 is: 287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 351.33 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/351.33 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 351.33 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 73,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,210.15/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.71

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