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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 381.50 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 381.50 and 71.72 is: 107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 381.50 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/381.50 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 381.50 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 27,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361.18/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.59

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