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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.73, 383.50 and 109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.73, 383.50 and 109.39 is: 164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.73 : 383.50 = 109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.73/383.50 = 109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.73x = 383.50 × 109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.73x = 41,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,950.55/255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.04

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