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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 381.51 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 381.51 and 92.07 is: 138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 381.51 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/381.51 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 381.51 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 35,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125.63/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.14

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