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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.75, 383.58 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.75, 383.58 and 73.16 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 383.58 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/383.58 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 383.58 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 28,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062.71/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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