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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 382.25 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 382.25 and 131.30 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 382.25 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/382.25 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 382.25 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 50,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,186.86/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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