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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.94, 383.86 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.94, 383.86 and 73.29 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.94 : 383.86 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.94/383.86 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.94x = 383.86 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.94x = 28,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,134.63/255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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