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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 381.25 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 381.25 and 107.99 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 381.25 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/381.25 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 381.25 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 41,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,171.19/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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