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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.50, 383.25 and 109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.50, 383.25 and 109.25 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 383.25 = 109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/383.25 = 109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 383.25 × 109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 41,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870.06/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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