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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 382.03 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 382.03 and 124.72 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 382.03 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/382.03 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 382.03 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 47,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,645.51/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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