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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 382.01 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 382.01 and 124.71 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 382.01 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/382.01 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 382.01 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 47,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,639.84/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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