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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 382.04 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 382.04 and 193.84 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 382.04 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/382.04 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 382.04 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 74,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,054.63/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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