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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 381.78 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 381.78 and 132.78 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 381.78 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/381.78 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 381.78 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 50,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,692.75/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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