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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.19, 352.16 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.19, 352.16 and 138.75 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.19 : 352.16 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.19/352.16 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.19x = 352.16 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.19x = 48,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,862.20/255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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