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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382 and 131.44 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 50,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,210.08/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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