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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 382.35 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 382.35 and 139.28 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 382.35 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/382.35 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 382.35 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 53,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251.80/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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