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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.81, 353.02 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.81, 353.02 and 139.38 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.81 : 353.02 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.81/353.02 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.81x = 353.02 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.81x = 49,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,203.93/255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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