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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 381.24 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 381.24 and 132.84 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 381.24 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/381.24 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 381.24 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 50,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,643.92/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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