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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 381.89 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 381.89 and 126.20 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 381.89 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/381.89 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 381.89 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 48,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,194.52/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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