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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 381.39 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 381.39 and 190.52 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 381.39 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/381.39 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 381.39 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 72,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,662.42/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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