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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 381.87 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 381.87 and 196.83 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 381.87 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/381.87 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 381.87 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 75,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,163.47/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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