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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.05, 1,202.65 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.05, 1,202.65 and 254.09 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.05 : 1,202.65 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.05/1,202.65 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.05x = 1,202.65 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.05x = 305,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,581.34/802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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