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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 383.14 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 383.14 and 139.73 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 383.14 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/383.14 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 383.14 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 53,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,534.61/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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