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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 380.68 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 380.68 and 203 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 380.68 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/380.68 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 380.68 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 77,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,278.04/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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