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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 383.17 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 383.17 and 72.84 is: 109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 383.17 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/383.17 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 383.17 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 27,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,911.63/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.26

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