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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 382.40 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 382.40 and 124.90 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 382.40 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/382.40 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 382.40 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 47,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,760.18/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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