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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 381.96 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 381.96 and 131.22 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 381.96 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/381.96 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 381.96 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 50,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,118.55/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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