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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 381.80 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 381.80 and 81.18 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 381.80 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/381.80 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 381.80 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 30,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,994.73/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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