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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.73, 383.54 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.73, 383.54 and 116.88 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.73 : 383.54 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.73/383.54 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.73x = 383.54 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.73x = 44,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,827.23/255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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