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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.35, 383.13 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.35, 383.13 and 133.72 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.35 : 383.13 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.35/383.13 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.35x = 383.13 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.35x = 51,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,231.19/255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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