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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.07, 1,421.99 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.07, 1,421.99 and 254.80 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.07 : 1,421.99 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.07/1,421.99 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.07x = 1,421.99 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.07x = 362,323.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,323.05/948.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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