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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.29, 381.34 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.29, 381.34 and 91.94 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.29 : 381.34 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.29/381.34 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.29x = 381.34 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.29x = 35,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060.40/254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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