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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 380.82 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 380.82 and 124 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 380.82 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/380.82 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 380.82 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 47,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,221.68/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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