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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.55, 381.82 and 78.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.55, 381.82 and 78.85 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.55 : 381.82 = 78.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.55/381.82 = 78.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.55x = 381.82 × 78.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.55x = 30,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,104.20/254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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