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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 383.20 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 383.20 and 82.20 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 383.20 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/383.20 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 383.20 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 31,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,499.04/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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