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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,203.27 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,203.27 and 254.37 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,203.27 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,203.27 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,203.27 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 306,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,075.79/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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