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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 381.79 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 381.79 and 139.24 is: 208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 381.79 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/381.79 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 381.79 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 53,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160.44/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.69

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