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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 382.50 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 382.50 and 194.10 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 382.50 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/382.50 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 382.50 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 74,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243.25/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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