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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 381.65 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 381.65 and 139.16 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 381.65 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/381.65 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 381.65 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 53,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,110.41/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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