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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 352.21 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 352.21 and 138.78 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 352.21 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/352.21 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 352.21 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 48,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,879.01/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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