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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 380.97 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 380.97 and 91.69 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 380.97 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/380.97 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 380.97 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 34,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,930.19/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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