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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 381.24 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 381.24 and 190.08 is: 284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 381.24 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/381.24 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 381.24 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 72,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,466.10/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.72

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