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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 381.59 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 381.59 and 71.82 is: 107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 381.59 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/381.59 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 381.59 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 27,406.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406.11/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.72

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