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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 381.90 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 381.90 and 92.26 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 381.90 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/381.90 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 381.90 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 35,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,234.09/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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