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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.73, 383.53 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.73, 383.53 and 73.08 is: 109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.73 : 383.53 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.73/383.53 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.73x = 383.53 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.73x = 28,028.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028.37/255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.60

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