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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 383.82 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 383.82 and 84.88 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 383.82 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/383.82 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 383.82 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 32,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,578.64/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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