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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.11, 380.93 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.11, 380.93 and 89.48 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.11 : 380.93 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.11/380.93 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.11x = 380.93 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.11x = 34,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,085.62/254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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