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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 381.57 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 381.57 and 138.87 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 381.57 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/381.57 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 381.57 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 52,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,988.63/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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