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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 351.27 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 351.27 and 215.46 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 351.27 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/351.27 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 351.27 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 75,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,684.63/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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