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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 381.43 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 381.43 and 131.05 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 381.43 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/381.43 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 381.43 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 49,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986.40/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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