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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 380.76 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 380.76 and 132.48 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 380.76 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/380.76 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 380.76 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 50,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,443.08/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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