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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 381.40 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 381.40 and 132.40 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 381.40 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/381.40 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 381.40 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 50,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,497.36/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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