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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 383.40 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 383.40 and 133.50 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 383.40 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/383.40 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 383.40 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 51,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183.90/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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