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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.99, 382.46 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.99, 382.46 and 72.38 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.99 : 382.46 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.99/382.46 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.99x = 382.46 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.99x = 27,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,682.45/254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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