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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 384.95 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 384.95 and 83.31 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 384.95 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/384.95 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 384.95 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 32,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071.15/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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