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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 382.28 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 382.28 and 133.35 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 382.28 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/382.28 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 382.28 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 50,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,976.37/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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