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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.85, 385.24 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.85, 385.24 and 83.52 is: 125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.85 : 385.24 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.85/385.24 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.85x = 385.24 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.85x = 32,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,174.83/256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.27

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