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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 382.97 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 382.97 and 72.71 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 382.97 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/382.97 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 382.97 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 27,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843.47/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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