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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.77, 383.66 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.77, 383.66 and 73.18 is: 109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.77 : 383.66 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.77/383.66 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.77x = 383.66 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.77x = 28,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076.24/255.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.77

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