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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.89, 382.69 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.89, 382.69 and 131.59 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.89 : 382.69 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.89/382.69 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.89x = 382.69 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.89x = 50,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,358.18/254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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