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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 382.01 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 382.01 and 190.77 is: 286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 382.01 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/382.01 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 382.01 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 72,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,876.05/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.36

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