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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 381.93 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 381.93 and 139.31 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 381.93 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/381.93 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 381.93 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 53,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,206.67/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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