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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.47, 383.35 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.47, 383.35 and 133.80 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.47 : 383.35 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.47/383.35 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.47x = 383.35 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.47x = 51,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290.71/255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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