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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 381.96 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 381.96 and 115.85 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 381.96 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/381.96 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 381.96 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 44,251.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,251.31/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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