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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 379.46 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 379.46 and 139.16 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 379.46 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/379.46 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 379.46 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 52,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,805.65/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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