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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 380.73 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 380.73 and 132.10 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 380.73 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/380.73 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 380.73 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 50,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,294.43/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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