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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.11, 380.77 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.11, 380.77 and 185.32 is: 277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.11 : 380.77 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.11/380.77 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.11x = 380.77 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.11x = 70,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,564.30/254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.69

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