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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 380.98 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 380.98 and 107.94 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 380.98 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/380.98 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 380.98 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 41,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,122.98/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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