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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.95, 1,203.10 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.95, 1,203.10 and 254.16 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.95 : 1,203.10 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.95/1,203.10 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.95x = 1,203.10 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.95x = 305,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,779.26/801.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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