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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 380.72 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 380.72 and 138.17 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 380.72 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/380.72 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 380.72 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 52,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,604.08/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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