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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 382.12 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 382.12 and 139.11 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 382.12 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/382.12 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 382.12 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 53,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156.71/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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