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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 381.99 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 381.99 and 133.07 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 381.99 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/381.99 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 381.99 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 50,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,831.41/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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