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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 382.71 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 382.71 and 125.26 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 382.71 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/382.71 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 382.71 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 47,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938.25/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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