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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.85, 383.79 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.85, 383.79 and 82.47 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.85 : 383.79 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.85/383.79 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.85x = 383.79 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.85x = 31,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649.24/255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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