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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 384.96 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 384.96 and 83.31 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 384.96 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/384.96 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 384.96 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 32,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071.02/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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