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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 350.59 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 350.59 and 137.61 is: 189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 350.59 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/350.59 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 350.59 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 48,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244.00/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.90

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