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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.52 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.52 and 133.27 is: 199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.52 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.52 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.52 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 50,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,977.82/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.85

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