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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 383.68 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 383.68 and 132.55 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 383.68 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/383.68 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 383.68 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 50,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,856.78/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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