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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 350.89 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 350.89 and 137.83 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 350.89 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/350.89 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 350.89 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 48,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,363.08/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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