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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 385.18 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 385.18 and 83.45 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 385.18 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/385.18 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 385.18 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 32,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,144.44/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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