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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 381.95 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 381.95 and 72.02 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 381.95 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/381.95 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 381.95 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 27,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,508.90/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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