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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 382.65 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 382.65 and 125.01 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 382.65 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/382.65 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 382.65 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 47,835.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,835.08/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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