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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 380.76 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 380.76 and 91.63 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 380.76 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/380.76 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 380.76 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 34,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,889.04/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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