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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 382.04 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 382.04 and 72.08 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 382.04 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/382.04 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 382.04 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 27,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.04/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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