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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 380.86 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 380.86 and 116.98 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 380.86 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/380.86 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 380.86 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 44,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,551.76/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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