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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 381.58 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 381.58 and 71.80 is: 107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 381.58 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/381.58 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 381.58 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 27,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397.44/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.69

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