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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 353.26 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 353.26 and 139.55 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 353.26 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/353.26 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 353.26 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 49,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295.32/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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