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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 381.68 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 381.68 and 108.11 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 381.68 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/381.68 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 381.68 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 41,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263.42/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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