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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.55, 381.52 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.55, 381.52 and 131.21 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.55 : 381.52 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.55/381.52 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.55x = 381.52 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.55x = 50,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,059.64/254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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