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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 380.77 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 380.77 and 123.96 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 380.77 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/380.77 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 380.77 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 47,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200.25/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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