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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.96, 381.96 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.96, 381.96 and 126.80 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.96 : 381.96 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.96/381.96 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.96x = 381.96 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.96x = 48,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,432.53/254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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