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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 383.38 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 383.38 and 73.03 is: 109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 383.38 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/383.38 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 383.38 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 27,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998.24/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.53

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