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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.55, 381.87 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.55, 381.87 and 92.23 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.55 : 381.87 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.55/381.87 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.55x = 381.87 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.55x = 35,219.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,219.87/254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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