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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 381.06 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 381.06 and 124.06 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 381.06 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/381.06 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 381.06 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 47,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,274.30/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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