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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.11, 382.68 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.11, 382.68 and 133.29 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.11 : 382.68 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.11/382.68 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.11x = 382.68 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.11x = 51,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007.42/255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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