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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 383.04 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 383.04 and 139.80 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 383.04 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/383.04 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 383.04 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 53,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548.99/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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