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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 383.54 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 383.54 and 109.40 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 383.54 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/383.54 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 383.54 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 41,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,956.81/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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