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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381.29 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381.29 and 193.32 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381.29 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381.29 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381.29 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 73,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,710.02/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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