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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 381.38 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 381.38 and 132.96 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 381.38 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/381.38 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 381.38 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 50,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,707.62/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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