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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.21, 383.79 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.21, 383.79 and 125.83 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.21 : 383.79 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.21/383.79 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.21x = 383.79 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.21x = 48,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,291.46/256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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