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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 380.92 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 380.92 and 80.63 is: 120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 380.92 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/380.92 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 380.92 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 30,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,713.58/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.90

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