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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 382.60 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 382.60 and 131.77 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 382.60 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/382.60 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 382.60 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 50,415.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,415.20/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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