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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 381.27 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 381.27 and 91.83 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 381.27 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/381.27 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 381.27 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 35,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012.02/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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