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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 382.16 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 382.16 and 72.14 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 382.16 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/382.16 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 382.16 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 27,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,568.93/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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