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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 382.62 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 382.62 and 186.60 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 382.62 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/382.62 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 382.62 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 71,396.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,396.89/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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