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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 351.02 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 351.02 and 207.92 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 351.02 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/351.02 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 351.02 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 72,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,984.08/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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