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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381.49 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381.49 and 132.67 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381.49 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381.49 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381.49 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 50,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,609.71/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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