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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.66, 382.06 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.66, 382.06 and 126.32 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.66 : 382.06 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.66/382.06 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.66x = 382.06 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.66x = 48,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,261.82/254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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