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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 381.64 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 381.64 and 81.09 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 381.64 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/381.64 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 381.64 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 30,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,947.19/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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