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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 350.75 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 350.75 and 137.73 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 350.75 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/350.75 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 350.75 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 48,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,309.14/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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