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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 382.41 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 382.41 and 72.32 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 382.41 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/382.41 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 382.41 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 27,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655.89/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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