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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 352.40 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 352.40 and 138.92 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 352.40 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/352.40 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 352.40 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 48,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955.41/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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