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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 383.89 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 383.89 and 125.90 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 383.89 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/383.89 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 383.89 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 48,331.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,331.75/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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