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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 383.44 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 383.44 and 70.54 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 383.44 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/383.44 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 383.44 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 27,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,048.26/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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