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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 350.98 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 350.98 and 137.89 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 350.98 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/350.98 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 350.98 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 48,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395.94/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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