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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 382.35 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 382.35 and 209.30 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 382.35 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/382.35 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 382.35 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 80,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,025.86/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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