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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.38 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.38 and 81.55 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.38 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.38 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.38 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 31,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,182.13/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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