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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 380.87 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 380.87 and 138.35 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 380.87 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/380.87 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 380.87 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 52,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,690.77/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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