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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 381.21 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 381.21 and 132.36 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 381.21 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/381.21 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 381.21 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 50,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,456.96/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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