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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.01, 393.02 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.01, 393.02 and 254.11 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.01 : 393.02 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.01/393.02 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.01x = 393.02 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.01x = 99,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,870.31/262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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