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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 382.77 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 382.77 and 139.53 is: 209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 382.77 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/382.77 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 382.77 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 53,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407.90/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.44

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