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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.64, 383.08 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.64, 383.08 and 139.92 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.64 : 383.08 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.64/383.08 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.64x = 383.08 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.64x = 53,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,600.55/255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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