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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.10, 1,203.24 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.10, 1,203.24 and 254.23 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.10 : 1,203.24 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.10/1,203.24 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.10x = 1,203.24 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.10x = 305,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,899.71/802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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