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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.51 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.51 and 138.28 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.51 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.51 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.51 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 48,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,607.50/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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