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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.51, 383.26 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.51, 383.26 and 134.01 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.51 : 383.26 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.51/383.26 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.51x = 383.26 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.51x = 51,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,360.67/255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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