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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 381.72 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 381.72 and 139.17 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 381.72 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/381.72 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 381.72 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 53,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123.97/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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