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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 383.49 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 383.49 and 133.83 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 383.49 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/383.49 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 383.49 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 51,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,322.47/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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