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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 380.93 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 380.93 and 117.15 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 380.93 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/380.93 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 380.93 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 44,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626.24/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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