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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 382.44 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 382.44 and 133.32 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 382.44 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/382.44 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 382.44 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 50,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,986.90/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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