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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 383.45 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 383.45 and 63.25 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 383.45 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/383.45 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 383.45 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 24,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,253.21/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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