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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 382.97 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 382.97 and 134.02 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 382.97 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/382.97 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 382.97 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 51,325.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,325.64/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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