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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 383.66 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 383.66 and 82.45 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 383.66 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/383.66 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 383.66 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 31,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,632.34/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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