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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 350.84 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 350.84 and 207.63 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 350.84 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/350.84 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 350.84 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 72,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,844.91/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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