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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 450.77 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 450.77 and 254.73 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 450.77 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/450.77 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 450.77 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 114,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,822.52/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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