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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 381.98 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 381.98 and 124.57 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 381.98 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/381.98 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 381.98 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 47,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,584.04/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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