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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.58, 381.66 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.58, 381.66 and 122.76 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.58 : 381.66 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.58/381.66 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.58x = 381.66 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.58x = 46,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,852.58/254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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