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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.29 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.29 and 187.22 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.29 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.29 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.29 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 71,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,572.33/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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