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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.92, 382.38 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.92, 382.38 and 72.32 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.92 : 382.38 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.92/382.38 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.92x = 382.38 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.92x = 27,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653.72/254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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