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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 381.26 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 381.26 and 194.04 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 381.26 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/381.26 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 381.26 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 73,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,979.69/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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