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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.01, 380.96 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.01, 380.96 and 71.43 is: 107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.01 : 380.96 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.01/380.96 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.01x = 380.96 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.01x = 27,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,210.72/254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.12

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