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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381.52 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381.52 and 61.97 is: 92.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381.52 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381.52 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381.52 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 23,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,642.16/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.95

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