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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 381.16 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 381.16 and 91.86 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 381.16 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/381.16 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 381.16 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 35,013.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,013.47/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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