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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 381.05 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 381.05 and 132.31 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 381.05 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/381.05 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 381.05 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 50,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,415.61/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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