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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 380.78 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 380.78 and 132.10 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 380.78 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/380.78 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 380.78 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 50,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,301.37/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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