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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.55 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.55 and 139.50 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.55 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.55 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.55 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 53,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365.03/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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