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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 381.21 and 80.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 381.21 and 80.83 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 381.21 = 80.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/381.21 = 80.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 381.21 × 80.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 30,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,813.38/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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