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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 383.20 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 383.20 and 127.13 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 383.20 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/383.20 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 383.20 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 48,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713.98/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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