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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.89, 382.32 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.89, 382.32 and 133.09 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.89 : 382.32 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.89/382.32 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.89x = 382.32 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.89x = 50,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,882.97/254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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