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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 352.39 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 352.39 and 138.93 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 352.39 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/352.39 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 352.39 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 48,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,957.54/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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