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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.50, 383.22 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.50, 383.22 and 109.29 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 383.22 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/383.22 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 383.22 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 41,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,882.11/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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