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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 381.98 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 381.98 and 132.80 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 381.98 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/381.98 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 381.98 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 50,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,726.94/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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