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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.29, 381.35 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.29, 381.35 and 117.25 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.29 : 381.35 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.29/381.35 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.29x = 381.35 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.29x = 44,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,711.75/254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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