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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 384.87 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 384.87 and 83.21 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 384.87 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/384.87 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 384.87 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 32,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023.83/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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