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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.15, 1,368.25 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.15, 1,368.25 and 254.07 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.15 : 1,368.25 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.15/1,368.25 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.15x = 1,368.25 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.15x = 347,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,631.28/912.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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