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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.31, 381.48 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.31, 381.48 and 71.70 is: 107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.31 : 381.48 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.31/381.48 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.31x = 381.48 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.31x = 27,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350.42/254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.55

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