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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 350.94 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 350.94 and 204.84 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 350.94 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/350.94 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 350.94 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 71,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,886.55/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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