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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.87, 381.99 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.87, 381.99 and 131.53 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.87 : 381.99 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.87/381.99 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.87x = 381.99 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.87x = 50,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,241.23/254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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