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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.82, 383.79 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.82, 383.79 and 82.49 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.82 : 383.79 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.82/383.79 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.82x = 383.79 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.82x = 31,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658.84/255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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