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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 381.19 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 381.19 and 117.22 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 381.19 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/381.19 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 381.19 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 44,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683.09/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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