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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.43, 383.13 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.43, 383.13 and 70.32 is: 105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.43 : 383.13 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.43/383.13 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.43x = 383.13 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.43x = 26,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941.70/255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.48

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