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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 382.84 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 382.84 and 125.38 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 382.84 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/382.84 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 382.84 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 48,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,000.48/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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