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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.05 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.05 and 139.20 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.05 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.05 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.05 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 53,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179.71/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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