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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.61, 383.52 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.61, 383.52 and 133.96 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.61 : 383.52 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.61/383.52 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.61x = 383.52 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.61x = 51,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,376.34/255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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