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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 381.51 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 381.51 and 71.79 is: 107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 381.51 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/381.51 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 381.51 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 27,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,388.60/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.66

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