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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 381.28 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 381.28 and 91.82 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 381.28 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/381.28 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 381.28 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 35,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009.13/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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