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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.21, 382.86 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.21, 382.86 and 81.90 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.21 : 382.86 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.21/382.86 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.21x = 382.86 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.21x = 31,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,355.82/255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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