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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 352.00 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 352.00 and 138.63 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 352.00 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/352.00 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 352.00 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 48,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797.95/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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