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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.00, 380.97 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.00, 380.97 and 117.07 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.00 : 380.97 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.00/380.97 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.00x = 380.97 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.00x = 44,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599.21/254.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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