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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 381.51 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 381.51 and 91.98 is: 138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 381.51 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/381.51 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 381.51 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 35,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091.29/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.00

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