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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 352.61 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 352.61 and 139.08 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 352.61 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/352.61 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 352.61 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 49,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,042.15/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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