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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 383.64 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 383.64 and 84.78 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 383.64 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/383.64 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 383.64 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 32,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525.00/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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