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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 384.03 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 384.03 and 133.89 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 384.03 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/384.03 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 384.03 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 51,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,417.78/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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