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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 380.90 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 380.90 and 138.66 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 380.90 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/380.90 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 380.90 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 52,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815.59/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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