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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 381.33 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 381.33 and 92.03 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 381.33 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/381.33 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 381.33 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 35,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093.80/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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