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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 381.96 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 381.96 and 132.83 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 381.96 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/381.96 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 381.96 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 50,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737.42/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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