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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.23, 381.20 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.23, 381.20 and 124.23 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.23 : 381.20 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.23/381.20 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.23x = 381.20 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.23x = 47,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,356.79/254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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