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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 351.57 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 351.57 and 138.32 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 351.57 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/351.57 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 351.57 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 48,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,629.16/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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