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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.73, 383.32 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.73, 383.32 and 125.58 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.73 : 383.32 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.73/383.32 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.73x = 383.32 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.73x = 48,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136.70/255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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