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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.31, 381.47 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.31, 381.47 and 83.31 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.31 : 381.47 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.31/381.47 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.31x = 381.47 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.31x = 31,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,780.27/254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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