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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.89, 381.48 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.89, 381.48 and 183.22 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.89 : 381.48 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.89/381.48 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.89x = 381.48 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.89x = 69,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,894.77/254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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