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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 381.53 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 381.53 and 138.60 is: 207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 381.53 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/381.53 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 381.53 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 52,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,880.40/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.97

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