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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 381.80 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 381.80 and 62.16 is: 93.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 381.80 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/381.80 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 381.80 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 23,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732.84/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.24

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