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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.39 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.39 and 138.20 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.39 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.39 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.39 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 48,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560.34/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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