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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 383.40 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 383.40 and 73.06 is: 109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 383.40 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/383.40 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 383.40 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 28,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011.20/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.57

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