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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 382.19 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 382.19 and 187.11 is: 280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 382.19 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/382.19 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 382.19 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 71,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,510.64/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.67

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