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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.14 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.14 and 126.44 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.14 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.14 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.14 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 48,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,317.78/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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