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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 382.74 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 382.74 and 133.56 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 382.74 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/382.74 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 382.74 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 51,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,118.75/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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