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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 382.71 and 201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 382.71 and 201.11 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 382.71 = 201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/382.71 = 201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 382.71 × 201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 76,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,966.81/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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