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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 383.44 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 383.44 and 73.01 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 383.44 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/383.44 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 383.44 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 27,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,994.99/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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