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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.69, 382.20 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.69, 382.20 and 133.04 is: 199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.69 : 382.20 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.69/382.20 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.69x = 382.20 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.69x = 50,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,847.89/254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.65

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