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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 381.68 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 381.68 and 92.14 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 381.68 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/381.68 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 381.68 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 35,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,168.00/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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