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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 352 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 352 and 138.64 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 352 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/352 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 352 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 48,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,801.28/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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