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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 383.11 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 383.11 and 139.75 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 383.11 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/383.11 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 383.11 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 53,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539.62/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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