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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 381.57 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 381.57 and 71.76 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 381.57 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/381.57 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 381.57 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 27,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,383.16/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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