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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 382.05 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 382.05 and 133.11 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 382.05 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/382.05 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 382.05 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 50,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,854.68/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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