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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 381.37 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 381.37 and 193.77 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 381.37 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/381.37 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 381.37 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 73,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,898.06/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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