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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 382.95 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 382.95 and 133.77 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 382.95 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/382.95 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 382.95 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 51,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,228.66/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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