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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 381.47 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 381.47 and 92.03 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 381.47 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/381.47 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 381.47 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 35,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,104.32/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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