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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.32 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.32 and 72.26 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.32 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.32 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.32 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 27,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624.17/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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