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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 381.96 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 381.96 and 81.30 is: 121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 381.96 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/381.96 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 381.96 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 31,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,051.44/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.95

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