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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 381.21 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 381.21 and 182.10 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 381.21 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/381.21 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 381.21 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 69,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,418.34/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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