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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 383.97 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 383.97 and 80.29 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 383.97 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/383.97 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 383.97 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 30,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,828.95/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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