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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 382.19 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 382.19 and 124.81 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 382.19 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/382.19 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 382.19 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 47,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,699.55/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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