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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 383.94 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 383.94 and 134.09 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 383.94 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/383.94 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 383.94 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 51,482.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,482.03/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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