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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.29, 381.53 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.29, 381.53 and 89.78 is: 134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.29 : 381.53 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.29/381.53 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.29x = 381.53 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.29x = 34,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,253.76/254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.70

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