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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 381.29 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 381.29 and 124.41 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 381.29 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/381.29 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 381.29 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 47,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435.67/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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