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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 350.69 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 350.69 and 137.69 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 350.69 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/350.69 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 350.69 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 48,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,286.51/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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