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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.58, 381.90 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.58, 381.90 and 92.22 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.58 : 381.90 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.58/381.90 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.58x = 381.90 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.58x = 35,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218.82/254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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