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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 381.33 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 381.33 and 91.86 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 381.33 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/381.33 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 381.33 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 35,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,028.97/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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