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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.79, 383.65 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.79, 383.65 and 73.20 is: 109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.79 : 383.65 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.79/383.65 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.79x = 383.65 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.79x = 28,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,084.85/255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.80

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