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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.29 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.29 and 72.23 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.29 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.29 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.29 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 27,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612.77/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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