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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.83, 351.67 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.83, 351.67 and 138.39 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.83 : 351.67 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.83/351.67 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.83x = 351.67 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.83x = 48,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666.92/254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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