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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 381.96 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 381.96 and 124.74 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 381.96 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/381.96 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 381.96 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 47,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,645.69/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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