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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 381.65 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 381.65 and 181.58 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 381.65 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/381.65 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 381.65 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 69,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,297.19/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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