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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 383.76 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 383.76 and 134.13 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 383.76 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/383.76 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 383.76 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 51,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,473.73/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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