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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.99, 383.30 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.99, 383.30 and 134.00 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.99 : 383.30 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.99/383.30 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.99x = 383.30 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.99x = 51,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,359.61/255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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