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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 351.02 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 351.02 and 137.92 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 351.02 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/351.02 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 351.02 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 48,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,412.68/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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