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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.03, 381.94 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.03, 381.94 and 131.32 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.03 : 381.94 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.03/381.94 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.03x = 381.94 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.03x = 50,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,156.36/255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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