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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 381.66 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 381.66 and 126.11 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 381.66 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/381.66 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 381.66 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 48,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,129.23/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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