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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 382.28 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 382.28 and 186.24 is: 279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 382.28 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/382.28 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 382.28 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 71,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,195.83/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.55

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