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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 381.28 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 381.28 and 109.88 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 381.28 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/381.28 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 381.28 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 41,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,895.05/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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