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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 382.02 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 382.02 and 139.86 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 382.02 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/382.02 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 382.02 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 53,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429.32/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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