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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.41, 383.23 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.41, 383.23 and 109.20 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.41 : 383.23 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.41/383.23 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.41x = 383.23 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.41x = 41,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848.24/255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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