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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 381.53 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 381.53 and 71.81 is: 107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 381.53 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/381.53 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 381.53 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 27,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395.40/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.69

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