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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 380.94 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 380.94 and 83.08 is: 124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 380.94 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/380.94 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 380.94 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 31,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,648.50/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.54

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