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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 383.04 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 383.04 and 72.74 is: 109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 383.04 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/383.04 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 383.04 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 27,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,861.97/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.11

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