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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 381.14 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 381.14 and 181.92 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 381.14 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/381.14 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 381.14 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 69,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,336.99/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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