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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.87, 381.70 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.87, 381.70 and 124.46 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.87 : 381.70 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.87/381.70 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.87x = 381.70 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.87x = 47,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,506.38/254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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