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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.67, 352.82 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.67, 352.82 and 139.23 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.67 : 352.82 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.67/352.82 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.67x = 352.82 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.67x = 49,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,123.13/255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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