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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 381.38 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 381.38 and 91.90 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 381.38 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/381.38 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 381.38 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 35,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,048.82/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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