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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 381.78 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 381.78 and 92.21 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 381.78 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/381.78 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 381.78 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 35,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203.93/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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