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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 382.26 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 382.26 and 81.49 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 382.26 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/382.26 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 382.26 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 31,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,148.05/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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