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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 382.95 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 382.95 and 133.47 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 382.95 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/382.95 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 382.95 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 51,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,112.34/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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