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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.65, 381.98 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.65, 381.98 and 72.05 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.65 : 381.98 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.65/381.98 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.65x = 381.98 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.65x = 27,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519.57/254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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