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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 381.31 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 381.31 and 132.47 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 381.31 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/381.31 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 381.31 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 50,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,511.33/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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