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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.13, 382.68 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.13, 382.68 and 72.52 is: 108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.13 : 382.68 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.13/382.68 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.13x = 382.68 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.13x = 27,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751.95/255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.78

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