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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 381.26 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 381.26 and 132.54 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 381.26 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/381.26 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 381.26 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 50,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530.36/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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