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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 381.66 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 381.66 and 182.37 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 381.66 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/381.66 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 381.66 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 69,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,603.33/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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