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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 382.98 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 382.98 and 133.67 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 382.98 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/382.98 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 382.98 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 51,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,192.94/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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