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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 380.93 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 380.93 and 91.73 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 380.93 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/380.93 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 380.93 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 34,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,943.89/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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