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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.83, 383.74 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.83, 383.74 and 82.49 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.83 : 383.74 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.83/383.74 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.83x = 383.74 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.83x = 31,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,655.83/255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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