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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 380.84 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 380.84 and 128.76 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 380.84 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/380.84 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 380.84 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 49,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036.96/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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