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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.48 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.48 and 133.20 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.48 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.48 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.48 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 50,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,946.34/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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