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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 381.80 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 381.80 and 92.19 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 381.80 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/381.80 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 381.80 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 35,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198.14/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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