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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.23, 382.15 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.23, 382.15 and 133.23 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.23 : 382.15 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.23/382.15 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.23x = 382.15 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.23x = 50,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,913.51/255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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