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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 381.03 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 381.03 and 71.46 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 381.03 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/381.03 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 381.03 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 27,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228.40/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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