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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 381.66 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 381.66 and 211.02 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 381.66 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/381.66 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 381.66 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 80,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,537.89/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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