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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.87, 383.20 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.87, 383.20 and 125.46 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.87 : 383.20 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.87/383.20 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.87x = 383.20 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.87x = 48,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,076.27/255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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