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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 381.76 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 381.76 and 92.15 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 381.76 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/381.76 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 381.76 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 35,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177.04/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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