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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.31, 383.16 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.31, 383.16 and 133.57 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.31 : 383.16 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.31/383.16 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.31x = 383.16 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.31x = 51,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,178.68/255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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