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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 382.39 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 382.39 and 72.36 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 382.39 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/382.39 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 382.39 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 27,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,667.95/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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