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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 381.33 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 381.33 and 126.30 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 381.33 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/381.33 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 381.33 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 48,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161.98/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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