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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.21, 383.06 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.21, 383.06 and 133.57 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.21 : 383.06 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.21/383.06 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.21x = 383.06 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.21x = 51,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,165.32/255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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