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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.71, 381.57 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.71, 381.57 and 209.13 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.71 : 381.57 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.71/381.57 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.71x = 381.57 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.71x = 79,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,797.73/254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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