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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 381.48 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 381.48 and 132.41 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 381.48 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/381.48 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 381.48 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 50,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,511.77/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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