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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.54 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.54 and 209.64 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.54 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.54 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.54 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 80,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,195.69/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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