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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 382.67 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 382.67 and 125.21 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 382.67 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/382.67 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 382.67 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 47,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,911.57/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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