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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 381.44 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 381.44 and 92.10 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 381.44 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/381.44 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 381.44 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 35,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130.62/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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