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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 380.48 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 380.48 and 193.17 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 380.48 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/380.48 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 380.48 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 73,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,496.36/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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