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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 381.18 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 381.18 and 186.03 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 381.18 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/381.18 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 381.18 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 70,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,910.92/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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