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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.43, 382.94 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.43, 382.94 and 133.62 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.43 : 382.94 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.43/382.94 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.43x = 382.94 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.43x = 51,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,168.44/255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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