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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 353.17 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 353.17 and 139.48 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 353.17 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/353.17 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 353.17 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 49,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258.92/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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