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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.19, 382.66 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.19, 382.66 and 125.13 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.19 : 382.66 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.19/382.66 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.19x = 382.66 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.19x = 47,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882.25/255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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