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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 381.68 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 381.68 and 71.85 is: 107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 381.68 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/381.68 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 381.68 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 27,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,423.71/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.78

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