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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.92 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.92 and 125.94 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.92 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.92 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.92 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 48,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,350.88/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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