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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 381.21 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 381.21 and 189.22 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 381.21 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/381.21 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 381.21 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 72,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,132.67/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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