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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.50, 383 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.50, 383 and 139.88 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 383 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/383 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 383 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 53,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574.04/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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