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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 381.29 and 193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 381.29 and 193.67 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 381.29 = 193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/381.29 = 193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 381.29 × 193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 73,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,841.56/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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