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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 383.07 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 383.07 and 82.07 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 383.07 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/383.07 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 383.07 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 31,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437.61/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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