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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 382.54 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 382.54 and 72.44 is: 108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 382.54 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/382.54 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 382.54 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 27,711.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711.20/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.66

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