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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 381.63 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 381.63 and 133.10 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 381.63 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/381.63 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 381.63 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 50,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,794.95/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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