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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 383.18 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 383.18 and 133.65 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 383.18 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/383.18 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 383.18 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 51,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,212.09/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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