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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.49, 383.25 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.49, 383.25 and 72.88 is: 109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.49 : 383.25 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.49/383.25 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.49x = 383.25 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.49x = 27,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931.26/255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.32

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