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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 380.94 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 380.94 and 107.86 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 380.94 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/380.94 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 380.94 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 41,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,086.97/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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