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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 381.55 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 381.55 and 131.05 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 381.55 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/381.55 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 381.55 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 50,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,002.28/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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