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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.11, 381.22 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.11, 381.22 and 130.66 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.11 : 381.22 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.11/381.22 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.11x = 381.22 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.11x = 49,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,812.34/254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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