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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.37, 383.24 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.37, 383.24 and 131.96 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.37 : 383.24 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.37/383.24 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.37x = 383.24 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.37x = 50,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570.43/255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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