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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 381.60 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 381.60 and 186.75 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 381.60 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/381.60 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 381.60 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 71,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,263.80/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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