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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 380.10 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 380.10 and 189.40 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 380.10 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/380.10 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 380.10 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 71,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,990.94/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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