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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 381.69 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 381.69 and 203.36 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 381.69 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/381.69 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 381.69 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 77,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,620.48/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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