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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.83, 382.25 and 62.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.83, 382.25 and 62.46 is: 93.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.83 : 382.25 = 62.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.83/382.25 = 62.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.83x = 382.25 × 62.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.83x = 23,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,874.38/254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.69

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