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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 380.88 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 380.88 and 181.92 is: 272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 380.88 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/380.88 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 380.88 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 69,289.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,289.69/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.69

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