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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 381.61 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 381.61 and 92.18 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 381.61 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/381.61 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 381.61 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 35,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176.81/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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