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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 382.32 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 382.32 and 133.29 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 382.32 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/382.32 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 382.32 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 50,959.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,959.43/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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