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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 382.30 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 382.30 and 207.16 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 382.30 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/382.30 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 382.30 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 79,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,197.27/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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