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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.08 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.08 and 81.45 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.08 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.08 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.08 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 31,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,120.42/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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