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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.57, 383.40 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.57, 383.40 and 133.76 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.57 : 383.40 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.57/383.40 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.57x = 383.40 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.57x = 51,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,281.67/255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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