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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 382.94 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 382.94 and 139.79 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 382.94 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/382.94 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 382.94 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 53,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530.83/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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