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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 381.18 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 381.18 and 193.66 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 381.18 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/381.18 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 381.18 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 73,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,819.32/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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