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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.47, 382.96 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.47, 382.96 and 125.32 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.47 : 382.96 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.47/382.96 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.47x = 382.96 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.47x = 47,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,991.28/255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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