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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 383.15 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 383.15 and 72.83 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 383.15 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/383.15 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 383.15 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 27,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902.53/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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