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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 352.64 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 352.64 and 139.10 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 352.64 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/352.64 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 352.64 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 49,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,049.77/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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