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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 384.33 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 384.33 and 83.03 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 384.33 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/384.33 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 384.33 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 31,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,911.00/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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