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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 381.71 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 381.71 and 71.85 is: 107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 381.71 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/381.71 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 381.71 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 27,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427.34/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.77

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