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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.40 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.40 and 133.21 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.40 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.40 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.40 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 50,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,936.93/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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