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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 383.23 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 383.23 and 84.50 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 383.23 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/383.23 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 383.23 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 32,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382.94/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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