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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 380.99 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 380.99 and 71.44 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 380.99 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/380.99 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 380.99 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 27,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,215.66/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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