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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.26, 382.83 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.26, 382.83 and 72.66 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.26 : 382.83 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.26/382.83 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.26x = 382.83 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.26x = 27,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,816.43/255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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