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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.82, 383.62 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.82, 383.62 and 73.18 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.82 : 383.62 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.82/383.62 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.82x = 383.62 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.82x = 28,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,071.03/255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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