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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 381.51 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 381.51 and 89.82 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 381.51 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/381.51 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 381.51 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 34,267.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267.23/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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