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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 351.73 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 351.73 and 138.44 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 351.73 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/351.73 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 351.73 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 48,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,693.50/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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