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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.47, 351.17 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.47, 351.17 and 138.03 is: 190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.47 : 351.17 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.47/351.17 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.47x = 351.17 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.47x = 48,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,471.30/254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.48

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