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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.35, 381.43 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.35, 381.43 and 132.60 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.35 : 381.43 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.35/381.43 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.35x = 381.43 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.35x = 50,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,577.62/254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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