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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 382.71 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 382.71 and 72.54 is: 108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 382.71 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/382.71 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 382.71 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 27,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761.78/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.81

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