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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.03, 382.55 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.03, 382.55 and 72.43 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.03 : 382.55 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.03/382.55 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.03x = 382.55 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.03x = 27,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708.47/255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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