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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 380.49 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 380.49 and 196.26 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 380.49 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/380.49 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 380.49 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 74,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,674.97/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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