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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 383.09 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 383.09 and 72.77 is: 109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 383.09 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/383.09 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 383.09 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 27,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,875.18/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.13

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