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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.21, 352.19 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.21, 352.19 and 138.78 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.21 : 352.19 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.21/352.19 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.21x = 352.19 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.21x = 48,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,876.93/255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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