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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 383.93 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 383.93 and 73.34 is: 110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 383.93 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/383.93 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 383.93 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 28,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,156.58/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.02

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