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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 381.31 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 381.31 and 124.09 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 381.31 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/381.31 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 381.31 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 47,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,316.76/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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