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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 380.86 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 380.86 and 132.28 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 380.86 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/380.86 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 380.86 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 50,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,380.16/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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