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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 383.07 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 383.07 and 133.58 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 383.07 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/383.07 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 383.07 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 51,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,170.49/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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