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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.23, 381.39 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.23, 381.39 and 71.67 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.23 : 381.39 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.23/381.39 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.23x = 381.39 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.23x = 27,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334.22/254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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