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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.61, 383.44 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.61, 383.44 and 73.02 is: 109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.61 : 383.44 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.61/383.44 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.61x = 383.44 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.61x = 27,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998.42/255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.54

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