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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.77, 382.01 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.77, 382.01 and 81.38 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.77 : 382.01 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.77/382.01 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.77x = 382.01 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.77x = 31,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,088.52/254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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