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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 382.40 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 382.40 and 133.16 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 382.40 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/382.40 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 382.40 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 50,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,920.38/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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