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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.71, 383.31 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.71, 383.31 and 139.92 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.71 : 383.31 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.71/383.31 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.71x = 383.31 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.71x = 53,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,630.12/255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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