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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 382.45 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 382.45 and 126.93 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 382.45 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/382.45 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 382.45 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 48,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,543.74/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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