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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 351.86 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 351.86 and 138.53 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 351.86 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/351.86 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 351.86 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 48,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,743.17/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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