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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.40, 392.99 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.40, 392.99 and 254.70 is: 381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.40 : 392.99 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.40/392.99 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.40x = 392.99 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.40x = 100,093.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,093.28/262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.46

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