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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.05, 351.97 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.05, 351.97 and 138.61 is: 191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.05 : 351.97 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.05/351.97 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.05x = 351.97 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.05x = 48,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,787.50/255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.29

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