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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 380.94 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 380.94 and 193.48 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 380.94 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/380.94 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 380.94 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 73,704.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,704.27/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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