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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 382.89 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 382.89 and 133.45 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 382.89 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/382.89 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 382.89 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 51,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,096.67/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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