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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.00, 382.31 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.00, 382.31 and 81.57 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.00 : 382.31 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.00/382.31 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.00x = 382.31 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.00x = 31,184.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184.63/255.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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