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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.96, 381.80 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.96, 381.80 and 212.08 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.96 : 381.80 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.96/381.80 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.96x = 381.80 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.96x = 80,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,972.14/254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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