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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.66, 381.96 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.66, 381.96 and 72.08 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.66 : 381.96 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.66/381.96 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.66x = 381.96 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.66x = 27,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531.68/254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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