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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 381.24 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 381.24 and 185.54 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 381.24 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/381.24 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 381.24 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 70,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,735.27/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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