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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 383.84 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 383.84 and 125.88 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 383.84 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/383.84 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 383.84 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 48,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,319.78/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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