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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 381.26 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 381.26 and 80.80 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 381.26 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/381.26 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 381.26 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 30,804.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,804.45/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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