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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 381.26 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 381.26 and 91.92 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 381.26 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/381.26 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 381.26 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 35,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,045.42/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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