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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.01, 351.92 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.01, 351.92 and 138.57 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.01 : 351.92 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.01/351.92 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.01x = 351.92 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.01x = 48,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,764.86/255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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