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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 381.11 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 381.11 and 138.54 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 381.11 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/381.11 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 381.11 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 52,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,798.29/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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