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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.69, 382.12 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.69, 382.12 and 132.89 is: 199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.69 : 382.12 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.69/382.12 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.69x = 382.12 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.69x = 50,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,779.83/254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.38

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