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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 381.02 and 83.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 381.02 and 83.02 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 381.02 = 83.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/381.02 = 83.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 381.02 × 83.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 31,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,632.28/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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