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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 381.10 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 381.10 and 125.84 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 381.10 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/381.10 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 381.10 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 47,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957.62/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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