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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.05, 382.63 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.05, 382.63 and 81.74 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.05 : 382.63 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.05/382.63 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.05x = 382.63 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.05x = 31,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274.06/255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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