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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 381.35 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 381.35 and 71.66 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 381.35 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/381.35 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 381.35 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 27,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328.29/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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