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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.38 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.38 and 139.34 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.38 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.38 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.38 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 53,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,281.79/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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