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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 382.08 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 382.08 and 205.96 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 382.08 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/382.08 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 382.08 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 78,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,691.29/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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