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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.43, 383.04 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.43, 383.04 and 82.06 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.43 : 383.04 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.43/383.04 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.43x = 383.04 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.43x = 31,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432.26/255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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