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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 381.91 and 62.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 381.91 and 62.23 is: 93.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 381.91 = 62.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/381.91 = 62.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 381.91 × 62.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 23,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,766.26/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.34

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