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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.94 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.94 and 186.14 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.94 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.94 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.94 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 71,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,277.61/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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