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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 381.76 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 381.76 and 124.55 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 381.76 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/381.76 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 381.76 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 47,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546.94/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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