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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.59, 381.98 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.59, 381.98 and 132.78 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.59 : 381.98 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.59/381.98 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.59x = 381.98 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.59x = 50,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,719.30/254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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