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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.50, 352.59 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.50, 352.59 and 139.06 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 352.59 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/352.59 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 352.59 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 49,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,031.17/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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