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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 380.93 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 380.93 and 132.72 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 380.93 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/380.93 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 380.93 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 50,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,556.37/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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