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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 381.39 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 381.39 and 91.89 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 381.39 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/381.39 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 381.39 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 35,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,045.93/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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