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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.85, 1,202.90 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.85, 1,202.90 and 254.09 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.85 : 1,202.90 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.85/1,202.90 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.85x = 1,202.90 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.85x = 305,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,641.26/801.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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