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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 380.88 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 380.88 and 132.39 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 380.88 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/380.88 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 380.88 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 50,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,424.70/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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