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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 383.03 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 383.03 and 127.02 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 383.03 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/383.03 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 383.03 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 48,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,652.47/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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