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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 380.83 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 380.83 and 132.25 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 380.83 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/380.83 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 380.83 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 50,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,364.77/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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