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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 380.95 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 380.95 and 91.66 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 380.95 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/380.95 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 380.95 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 34,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,918.48/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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