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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 351.01 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 351.01 and 207.77 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 351.01 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/351.01 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 351.01 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 72,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,927.59/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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