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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 381.26 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 381.26 and 193.53 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 381.26 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/381.26 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 381.26 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 73,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,784.78/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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