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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 380.80 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 380.80 and 91.76 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 380.80 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/380.80 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 380.80 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 34,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,942.21/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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