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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 381.23 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 381.23 and 91.83 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 381.23 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/381.23 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 381.23 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 35,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,008.35/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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