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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 381.66 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 381.66 and 92.17 is: 138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 381.66 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/381.66 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 381.66 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 35,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175.69/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.16

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