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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 385.04 and 83.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 385.04 and 83.42 is: 125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 385.04 = 83.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/385.04 = 83.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 385.04 × 83.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 32,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,117.69/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.09

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