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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.36 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.36 and 84.56 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.36 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.36 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.36 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 32,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417.77/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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