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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.35, 382.93 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.35, 382.93 and 133.60 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.35 : 382.93 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.35/382.93 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.35x = 382.93 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.35x = 51,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,159.45/255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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