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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 381.30 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 381.30 and 91.95 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 381.30 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/381.30 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 381.30 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 35,060.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060.54/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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