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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 382.37 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 382.37 and 194.19 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 382.37 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/382.37 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 382.37 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 74,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,252.43/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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