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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 382.84 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 382.84 and 131.98 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 382.84 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/382.84 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 382.84 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 50,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,527.22/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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