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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 381.73 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 381.73 and 217.92 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 381.73 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/381.73 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 381.73 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 83,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,187.90/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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