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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 382.44 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 382.44 and 194.69 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 382.44 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/382.44 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 382.44 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 74,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,457.24/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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