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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381 and 132.44 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 50,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,459.64/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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