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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.38 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.38 and 126.52 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.38 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.38 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.38 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 48,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,378.72/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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