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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 381.60 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 381.60 and 92.13 is: 138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 381.60 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/381.60 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 381.60 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 35,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156.81/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.16

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