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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 383.14 and 109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 383.14 and 109.33 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 383.14 = 109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/383.14 = 109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 383.14 × 109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 41,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.72/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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