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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 383.45 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 383.45 and 125.70 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 383.45 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/383.45 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 383.45 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 48,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,199.04/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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