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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 351.81 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 351.81 and 138.50 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 351.81 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/351.81 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 351.81 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 48,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,726.20/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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