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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.01, 380.18 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.01, 380.18 and 192.81 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.01 : 380.18 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.01/380.18 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.01x = 380.18 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.01x = 73,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,302.04/254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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