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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 383.16 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 383.16 and 125.27 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 383.16 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/383.16 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 383.16 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 47,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998.44/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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