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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.33, 383.00 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.33, 383.00 and 111.06 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.33 : 383.00 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.33/383.00 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.33x = 383.00 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.33x = 42,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535.42/255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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