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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 381.63 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 381.63 and 92.12 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 381.63 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/381.63 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 381.63 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 35,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154.19/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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