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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 381.38 and 80.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 381.38 and 80.93 is: 121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 381.38 = 80.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/381.38 = 80.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 381.38 × 80.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 30,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,865.08/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.39

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