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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 384.04 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 384.04 and 73.39 is: 110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 384.04 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/384.04 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 384.04 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 28,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184.70/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.11

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