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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 385.33 and 83.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 385.33 and 83.51 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 385.33 = 83.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/385.33 = 83.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 385.33 × 83.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 32,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,178.70/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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