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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 382.86 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 382.86 and 133.76 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 382.86 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/382.86 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 382.86 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 51,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,211.35/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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