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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.78 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.78 and 127.52 is: 191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.78 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.78 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.78 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 48,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,939.63/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.29

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