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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 381.16 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 381.16 and 91.82 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 381.16 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/381.16 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 381.16 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 34,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,998.11/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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