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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.71, 383.85 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.71, 383.85 and 133.94 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.71 : 383.85 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.71/383.85 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.71x = 383.85 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.71x = 51,413.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413.83/255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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