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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 381.42 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 381.42 and 91.91 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 381.42 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/381.42 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 381.42 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 35,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054.41/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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