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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.19, 382.80 and 84.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.19, 382.80 and 84.19 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.19 : 382.80 = 84.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.19/382.80 = 84.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.19x = 382.80 × 84.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.19x = 32,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227.93/255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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