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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.73, 383.64 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.73, 383.64 and 73.18 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.73 : 383.64 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.73/383.64 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.73x = 383.64 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.73x = 28,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,074.78/255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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