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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 380.93 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 380.93 and 138.56 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 380.93 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/380.93 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 380.93 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 52,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,781.66/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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