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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 381.24 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 381.24 and 132.36 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 381.24 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/381.24 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 381.24 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 50,460.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,460.93/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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