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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 383.41 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 383.41 and 72.99 is: 109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 383.41 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/383.41 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 383.41 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 27,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,985.19/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.47

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