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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 380.84 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 380.84 and 185.88 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 380.84 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/380.84 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 380.84 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 70,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,790.54/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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