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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 381.17 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 381.17 and 83.15 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 381.17 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/381.17 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 381.17 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 31,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,694.29/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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