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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.41 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.41 and 126.61 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.41 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.41 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.41 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 48,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,416.93/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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