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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.62 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.62 and 133.28 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.62 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.62 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.62 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 50,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,995.59/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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