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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.11, 382.65 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.11, 382.65 and 133.61 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.11 : 382.65 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.11/382.65 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.11x = 382.65 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.11x = 51,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,123.95/255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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