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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.40, 382.74 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.40, 382.74 and 139.54 is: 209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.40 : 382.74 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.40/382.74 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.40x = 382.74 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.40x = 53,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407.54/255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.11

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