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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 381.87 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 381.87 and 124.83 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 381.87 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/381.87 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 381.87 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 47,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,668.83/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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