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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.37, 383.17 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.37, 383.17 and 125.48 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.37 : 383.17 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.37/383.17 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.37x = 383.17 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.37x = 48,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,080.17/255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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