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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 381.21 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 381.21 and 71.53 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 381.21 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/381.21 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 381.21 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 27,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,267.59/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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