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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.51, 383.01 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.51, 383.01 and 132.07 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.51 : 383.01 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.51/383.01 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.51x = 383.01 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.51x = 50,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,584.13/255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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