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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 382.05 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 382.05 and 254.70 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 382.05 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/382.05 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 382.05 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 97,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,308.14/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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