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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 382.75 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 382.75 and 81.86 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 382.75 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/382.75 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 382.75 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 31,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,329.59/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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