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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 382.14 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 382.14 and 81.35 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 382.14 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/382.14 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 382.14 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 31,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,085.18/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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