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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 382.05 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 382.05 and 72.10 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 382.05 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/382.05 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 382.05 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 27,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,545.81/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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