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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 383.39 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 383.39 and 134.03 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 383.39 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/383.39 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 383.39 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 51,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,383.68/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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