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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 382.10 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 382.10 and 72.13 is: 108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 382.10 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/382.10 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 382.10 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 27,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561.20/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.19

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