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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 381.24 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 381.24 and 195.48 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 381.24 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/381.24 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 381.24 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 74,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,524.80/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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