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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 382.98 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 382.98 and 109.13 is: 163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 382.98 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/382.98 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 382.98 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 41,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795.26/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.66

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