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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 381.97 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 381.97 and 92.34 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 381.97 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/381.97 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 381.97 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 35,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270.65/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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