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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 352.85 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 352.85 and 139.25 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 352.85 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/352.85 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 352.85 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 49,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,134.36/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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