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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 381.20 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 381.20 and 117.20 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 381.20 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/381.20 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 381.20 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 44,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,674.15/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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