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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 382.56 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 382.56 and 133.44 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 382.56 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/382.56 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 382.56 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 51,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,048.81/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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