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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 380.93 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 380.93 and 186.03 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 380.93 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/380.93 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 380.93 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 70,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,863.48/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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