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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 383.18 and 72.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 383.18 and 72.85 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 383.18 = 72.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/383.18 = 72.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 383.18 × 72.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 27,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,914.47/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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