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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.91, 381.54 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.91, 381.54 and 202.80 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.91 : 381.54 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.91/381.54 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.91x = 381.54 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.91x = 77,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,376.31/254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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