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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 383.00 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 383.00 and 125.33 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 383.00 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/383.00 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 383.00 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 48,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003.14/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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