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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 380.06 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 380.06 and 205.93 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 380.06 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/380.06 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 380.06 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 78,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,265.76/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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