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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 351.30 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 351.30 and 138.13 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 351.30 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/351.30 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 351.30 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 48,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,523.31/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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