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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381.51 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381.51 and 92.02 is: 138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381.51 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381.51 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381.51 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 35,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106.55/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.03

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