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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 380.68 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 380.68 and 193.12 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 380.68 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/380.68 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 380.68 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 73,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,516.92/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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