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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 380.84 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 380.84 and 138.32 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 380.84 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/380.84 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 380.84 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 52,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,677.79/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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