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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 382.04 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 382.04 and 132.96 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 382.04 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/382.04 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 382.04 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 50,796.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,796.04/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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