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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 381.95 and 72.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 381.95 and 72.00 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 381.95 = 72.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/381.95 = 72.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 381.95 × 72.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 27,501.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,501.53/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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