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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 380.79 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 380.79 and 193.32 is: 289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 380.79 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/380.79 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 380.79 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 73,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,614.32/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.64

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