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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 383.87 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 383.87 and 125.97 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 383.87 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/383.87 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 383.87 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 48,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,356.10/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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