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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.91, 382.40 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.91, 382.40 and 81.58 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.91 : 382.40 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.91/382.40 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.91x = 382.40 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.91x = 31,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195.44/254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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