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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 381.61 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 381.61 and 92.06 is: 138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 381.61 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/381.61 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 381.61 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 35,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,129.11/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.08

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