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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 381.78 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 381.78 and 185.18 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 381.78 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/381.78 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 381.78 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 70,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,696.11/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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