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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.23, 382.03 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.23, 382.03 and 133.32 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.23 : 382.03 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.23/382.03 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.23x = 382.03 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.23x = 50,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,931.91/255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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