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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.93, 1,247.90 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.93, 1,247.90 and 254.80 is: 382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.93 : 1,247.90 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.93/1,247.90 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.93x = 1,247.90 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.93x = 317,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,964.92/831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.20

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