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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 381.90 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 381.90 and 209.18 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 381.90 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/381.90 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 381.90 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 79,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,885.84/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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