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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 383.46 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 383.46 and 73.01 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 383.46 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/383.46 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 383.46 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 27,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,994.13/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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