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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 381.06 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 381.06 and 132.44 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 381.06 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/381.06 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 381.06 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 50,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,467.59/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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