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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.99 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.99 and 73.36 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.99 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.99 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.99 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 28,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167.59/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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