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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 381.34 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 381.34 and 71.62 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 381.34 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/381.34 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 381.34 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 27,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311.38/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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