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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 382.96 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 382.96 and 72.73 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 382.96 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/382.96 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 382.96 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 27,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,853.25/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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