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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 381.65 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 381.65 and 131.18 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 381.65 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/381.65 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 381.65 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 50,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,062.28/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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