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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.94, 383.97 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.94, 383.97 and 82.62 is: 123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.94 : 383.97 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.94/383.97 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.94x = 383.97 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.94x = 31,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723.60/255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.95

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