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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 380.96 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 380.96 and 132.47 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 380.96 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/380.96 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 380.96 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 50,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465.11/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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