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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 380.70 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 380.70 and 186.17 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 380.70 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/380.70 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 380.70 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 70,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,873.02/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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