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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 381.72 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 381.72 and 133.04 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 381.72 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/381.72 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 381.72 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 50,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,784.03/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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