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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 382.78 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 382.78 and 72.61 is: 108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 382.78 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/382.78 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 382.78 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 27,794.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794.53/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.91

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