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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 381.53 and 80.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 381.53 and 80.99 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 381.53 = 80.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/381.53 = 80.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 381.53 × 80.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 30,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,900.11/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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