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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 382.16 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 382.16 and 132.64 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 382.16 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/382.16 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 382.16 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 50,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,689.04/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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