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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 381.74 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 381.74 and 92.16 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 381.74 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/381.74 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 381.74 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 35,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,180.70/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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