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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 381.99 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 381.99 and 186.41 is: 279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 381.99 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/381.99 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 381.99 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 71,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,206.76/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.85

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