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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 381.27 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 381.27 and 71.57 is: 107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 381.27 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/381.27 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 381.27 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 27,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285.32/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.33

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