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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 381.48 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 381.48 and 190.64 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 381.48 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/381.48 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 381.48 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 72,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,725.35/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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