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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 383.16 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 383.16 and 127.11 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 383.16 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/383.16 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 383.16 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 48,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,703.47/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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