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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 381.08 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 381.08 and 186.07 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 381.08 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/381.08 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 381.08 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 70,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,907.56/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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