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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 382.40 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 382.40 and 126.40 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 382.40 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/382.40 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 382.40 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 48,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,335.36/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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