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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 382.12 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 382.12 and 186.27 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 382.12 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/382.12 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 382.12 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 71,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,175.59/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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