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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 382.26 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 382.26 and 83.85 is: 125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 382.26 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/382.26 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 382.26 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 32,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052.50/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.77

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