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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 381.42 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 381.42 and 91.95 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 381.42 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/381.42 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 381.42 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 35,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,069.79/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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