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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.96, 382.39 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.96, 382.39 and 72.31 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.96 : 382.39 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.96/382.39 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.96x = 382.39 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.96x = 27,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650.62/254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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