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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 351.00 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 351.00 and 137.91 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 351.00 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/351.00 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 351.00 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 48,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,404.58/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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