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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.57 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.57 and 205.50 is: 283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.57 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.57 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.57 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 72,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,247.64/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.64

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