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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.80, 382.02 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.80, 382.02 and 124.84 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.80 : 382.02 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.80/382.02 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.80x = 382.02 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.80x = 47,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,691.38/254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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