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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 381.33 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 381.33 and 193.02 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 381.33 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/381.33 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 381.33 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 73,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,604.32/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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