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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.99, 382.57 and 133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.99, 382.57 and 133.15 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.99 : 382.57 = 133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.99/382.57 = 133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.99x = 382.57 × 133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.99x = 50,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,939.20/254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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