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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.58, 383.36 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.58, 383.36 and 72.95 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.58 : 383.36 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.58/383.36 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.58x = 383.36 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.58x = 27,966.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,966.11/255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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