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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 381.65 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 381.65 and 139.19 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 381.65 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/381.65 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 381.65 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 53,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,121.86/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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