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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.23, 382.89 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.23, 382.89 and 79.55 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.23 : 382.89 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.23/382.89 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.23x = 382.89 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.23x = 30,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,456.99/255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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