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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 381.59 and 71.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 381.59 and 71.77 is: 107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 381.59 = 71.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/381.59 = 71.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 381.59 × 71.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 27,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,387.10/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.66

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