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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.50 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.50 and 134.07 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.50 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.50 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.50 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 51,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,415.85/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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