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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.85, 1,203 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.85, 1,203 and 254.11 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.85 : 1,203 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.85/1,203 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.85x = 1,203 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.85x = 305,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,694.33/801.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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