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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 381.84 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 381.84 and 126.56 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 381.84 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/381.84 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 381.84 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 48,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,325.67/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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