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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 381.41 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 381.41 and 69.16 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 381.41 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/381.41 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 381.41 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 26,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379.19/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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