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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 380.63 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 380.63 and 116.81 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 380.63 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/380.63 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 380.63 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 44,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,461.68/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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