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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.31, 350.95 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.31, 350.95 and 137.88 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.31 : 350.95 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.31/350.95 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.31x = 350.95 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.31x = 48,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,387.58/254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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