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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 383.07 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 383.07 and 109.19 is: 163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 383.07 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/383.07 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 383.07 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 41,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825.50/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.78

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