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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.55, 383.79 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.55, 383.79 and 134.05 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.55 : 383.79 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.55/383.79 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.55x = 383.79 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.55x = 51,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,447.05/255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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