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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 382.05 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 382.05 and 190.86 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 382.05 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/382.05 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 382.05 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 72,918.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,918.06/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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