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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 381.48 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 381.48 and 108.04 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 381.48 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/381.48 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 381.48 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 41,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,215.10/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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