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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.01, 350.53 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.01, 350.53 and 137.57 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.01 : 350.53 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.01/350.53 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.01x = 350.53 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.01x = 48,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222.41/254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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