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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 382.14 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 382.14 and 191.02 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 382.14 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/382.14 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 382.14 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 72,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,996.38/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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