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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.99, 382.51 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.99, 382.51 and 81.59 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.99 : 382.51 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.99/382.51 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.99x = 382.51 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.99x = 31,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208.99/254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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