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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.25, 382.87 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.25, 382.87 and 72.64 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.25 : 382.87 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.25/382.87 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.25x = 382.87 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.25x = 27,811.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811.31/255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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