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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 381.20 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 381.20 and 117.14 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 381.20 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/381.20 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 381.20 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 44,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653.77/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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