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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 381.89 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 381.89 and 92.23 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 381.89 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/381.89 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 381.89 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 35,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,221.71/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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