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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.66, 381.65 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.66, 381.65 and 132.66 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.66 : 381.65 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.66/381.65 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.66x = 381.65 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.66x = 50,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,629.69/254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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