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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 381.56 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 381.56 and 189.09 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 381.56 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/381.56 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 381.56 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 72,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,148.23/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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