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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 384.94 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 384.94 and 83.29 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 384.94 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/384.94 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 384.94 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 32,061.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.65/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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