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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 382.85 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 382.85 and 72.60 is: 108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 382.85 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/382.85 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 382.85 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 27,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,793.59/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.91

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