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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 381.24 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 381.24 and 132.52 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 381.24 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/381.24 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 381.24 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 50,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,521.92/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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