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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 381.39 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 381.39 and 117.26 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 381.39 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/381.39 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 381.39 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 44,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721.79/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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