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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.00, 380.96 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.00, 380.96 and 80.66 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.00 : 380.96 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.00/380.96 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.00x = 380.96 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.00x = 30,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729.39/254.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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