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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 352.77 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 352.77 and 139.19 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 352.77 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/352.77 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 352.77 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 49,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,101.36/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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