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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 383.52 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 383.52 and 133.86 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 383.52 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/383.52 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 383.52 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 51,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,337.99/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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