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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 381.88 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 381.88 and 138.66 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 381.88 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/381.88 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 381.88 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 52,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951.48/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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