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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 381.10 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 381.10 and 80.76 is: 121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 381.10 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/381.10 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 381.10 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 30,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,777.64/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.13

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