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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 383.04 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 383.04 and 191.52 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 383.04 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/383.04 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 383.04 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 73,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,359.82/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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