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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 351.10 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 351.10 and 137.99 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 351.10 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/351.10 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 351.10 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 48,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,446.53/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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