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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 381.57 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 381.57 and 181.38 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 381.57 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/381.57 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 381.57 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 69,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,209.17/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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