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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 381.62 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 381.62 and 92.21 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 381.62 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/381.62 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 381.62 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 35,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188.72/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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