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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.06, 1,203.21 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.06, 1,203.21 and 254.07 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.06 : 1,203.21 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.06/1,203.21 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.06x = 1,203.21 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.06x = 305,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,699.56/802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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