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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.97, 383.59 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.97, 383.59 and 126.01 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.97 : 383.59 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.97/383.59 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.97x = 383.59 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.97x = 48,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,336.18/255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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